Paint with home made egg paint – Giotto di Bondone
Recently we have bought a great art book for kids: Discovering Great Artists by MaryAnn F. Kohl, Kim Solga. The first lesson is about the painter Giotto din Bondone 1266-1337 wikipedia.
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Lightsaber
Materials foamcore , width 1cm, size > 60 cm 4 LED battery holder (4x AAA) small switch wires adhesive tape (transparent) 2 x printer paper hot glue gun OPTIONAL soldering station to solder the...
Advent Calendar
We have made a tradition during the month of December to prepare for Christmas day. In the evenings, we drink a cup of tea, eat biscuits and read a Bible verse that speaks about...
Autumn, Walnuts, Fun
Autumn is here, latest preparation before winter. Mom is preparing a very delicious walnut cake and we will need to crack some walnuts ! You can say … boriiiingggg … Yes, but there can...
The Green/Eco Trumpet
Toys can be created from simple things. In the past, when children were not flooded with complex/expensive toys and games, creativity was more present in day by day children activities. This article shows how...
Home made ROBOT
Robots ! Robots ! Robots ! We were very happy to find the Khan Academy course on Robots: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/electrical-engineering/robots#all-about-spout It is a very well presented course and kids will enjoy working with parents on a...
Create your own wooden puzzle!
Tools & Materials Fretsaw (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretsaw) Fretsaw blades Plywood (for fretsaw) Printer/printed image on paper Sandpaper Clear Varnish (optional) Cost 20 – 40 $ Workplace preparation Prepare a clear space for the fretsaw use. We...
How to make your own submarine toy
Today will learn how to make a submarine! ATTENTION: some tasks will require adult supervision (cutting tin can) Materials needed: Bottle (Plastic or Glass) Electric motor (small) Wires 1.5V AAA battery Rubber band small...
Lockheed SR-71 BlackBird Jet
Materials Schematics Step 1 Step 2 – The engines Step 3 – The wings Step 4 – Body edges Step 5 – shape Step 6 – painting
Make your own Robotic arm with stuff you can find at home
So………. where was I … oh hi I didn’t see you there ! I am dan-mousey and today I will show you how to make your own robotic arm! Om nom nom nom (muffled)...